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It's been a while since I've written a Max's Guide To Cycling For N00bs, so here it is.. part 6.  This MGTCFN deals with actually cycling!!!! Most of the long-time readers of MGTCFN are either people who've just taken up cycling, or people who are thin… more »

Without being in any way facetious, I think this is an excellent idea.  I can't tell you the number of times I've been out on the bike, desperate for a pee, and didn't know what facilities were nearby.  A very handy resource indeed!  :yes: more »

Will it ever happen?  I decided I would ride to work today, as BestMate and I are attending a Cadel Evans talk in town this evening.  The plan was:  Ride to work, work, ride to local train station, catch train into town with bike, attend CE talk, ride ho… more »

This week's LOLdogs aren't the best out there.. but enjoy them anyway :D   more »

Over the last couple months, I've come to realise just how extensive (and useful) Brisbane's bicycle path network is.  And though it could stand improvement, it's still pretty damn good.  Every time I hear some whinger moaning about how some new path isn… more »

I have formally deregistered Aussie Clans Pty Ltd.  Next step is to deregister the Games Depot trading name and to finish off the bookkeeping/tax stuff.. then I can finally be rid of it.  I started to do the tax/bookkeeping stuff last weekend and it was… more »

I had planned to do my first official ride to work today, but I've had back pain since Monday and it's still not gone.  I am in denial about the back pain being caused by carrying my laptop etc in the backpack when I did my test ride to work on Sunday. … more »

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How could I forget the weekly dose of cuteness?!  Here you go!   more »

I sold The Noble Steed today.  The fellow who bought the bike from me seems very happy with it, and I'm sure he'll get many years of cycling bliss from it. I'm torn between :D and :'( to see the Steed go.  The Steed was with me through most of my weigh… more »

All in all, I'm very happy with the Deuter Cross City backpack.  Good stuff: It comfortably carries my laptop, bike lock, bottle of powerade, banana, spray jacket, stationery etc with plenty of room for more. I thought the "Air Stripes" air channels… more »